1 Maccabees 2:23

Now when he had left speaking these words, there came one of the Jews in the sight of all to sacrifice on the altar which was at Modin, according to the king's commandment.

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Overview of 1 Maccabees 2:23

Summary

A Jew publicly complies with pagan sacrifice

Place

Modin

Event

Jew sacrifices on altar

Estimated Time Period

c. 167 BC